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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-05-15, Page 4MAY 15th, 1941 TOE EXETER TIM^-ADVOCATE BIRTHS LOCAL NEWS Reserve Tues., May 20 for the A HARVEY—-In Mrs, Godbolt’s Hos­ pital, on Friday, May 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harvey, a son. BOWEN-—In Mrs. Godbolt’s tai, on Friday, May 9th, and Mrs. Albert Bowen, (Wayne Albert). SMITH—To Mr. and Mrs. Uospi- to Mr. a "sen held in nt 8 o’clock Pupils of Stanley J. Smith, A.T.C.M. Assisted by CARLOS SHERMAN Operatic Baritone of New York, member of the Chicago Opera Co. Mr. Sherman received a grea| ovation on a * recent appearance in London MISS DOREEN HALL Virtuoso of the Violin, Listowel MISS ALIX HALL Distinguished Pianist, of Listowel MR. HARVEY ROBB, ORGANIST Director of Music of the University of Western Ontario and Principal of the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music. Mr. Robb will play a selected composition for Organ. ADULTS 25c GENERAL ELECTRIC Refrigerotor Here’s why the G-E Refrigerator helps you keep healthy. It protects the food you eat—keeps it fresher, longer. It gives you extra protection and health all year. See these Ref rigerators today. MADE IN CANADA CHILDREN 15c that Mrs. (Dr.) McAlister, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is visiting for a couple of weeks with her parents, Dr. D. A. and Mrs. Anderson. 'ROUND PROTECTION R. E. RUSSELL ARE YOU RUPTURED? Did You Ever Buy a Truss Didn’t Fit? That Can’t Happen Here You are Properly Fitted by an Experienced Fittei* in our Private Truss Room and Protected by a Signed, Money-Back Guarantee Your Drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter Mr. and Mrs. Everett Coles, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Setterington, Robert and Marlene, of Leamington; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Webb, Paul and Donald, Visitors Mrs. J. of Shipka, were Sunday ■at the home of Mr. and D. Carr, Simcoe St. Walter George Smith, ,(nee Viola cent), of the Haig farm, Thedford, a daughter. Vin- near DEATHS HACKNEY—In Hibbert Township, on Tuesday, May 13th, 1941, William James Hackney, in his 8,lst year, The funeral will take place from his late residence Thursday at two p.m., with terment in Staffa cemetery. on in- CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Milne Pullen to thank all those who so kindly remembered Mrs. Pullen with flow­ ers, cards and in any other way while a patient in Victoria Hospital, CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs, George Link and Evelyn wish to thank the .many friends who So kindly remembered Evelyn with letters and cards while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. wish IN MEMORIAM RADER—-In loving memory of Mrs. Louis Rader, who passed away two years' ago, May 19th, 1939. To her graveside we often wander And picture her face so dear, In silence .we stand in sorrow For the one we lofyed so —Sadly missed by daughters. dear, her two PP IN MEMORIAM SELVES—In loving memory Fred Selves, who passed away three years Memories are steal; Death leaves heal. He lives with Not j'ust to-day but always will. —Sadly missed by Father, Mother and Sisters. of ago, May 17th. treasures no one can a wound no one can us in memory still, Editors in Convention Royally 'Entertained at Hamilton Mrs. J. M. Southcott was in Wood- stock on Tuesday and Wednesday attending the Branch convention of the W.M.S. of the United Church. ;Mrs. Medd is visiting with her husband, Capt. Bruce Medd, at Tru­ ro, N.S. Her mother, Mrs. S. Bos- senberry, -of Grand Bend, accompan­ ied her home, present parents, to Truro and has returned Master David Medd is at visiting with his grand­ Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Medd. 5Z3H S3 WRIGHT’S SPECIALS Phantom Hose full fashioned Chiffon 69c Canvas Sandals Child’s, 6 to lO1/^...........55c o Misses’, 11 to 2..............65c ANKLETS 15c, 19c and 25c a pair Tennis Footwear Boys------Sizes 1 to 5------ 85c a pair Mens----—Sizes 6 to 11 ------^95c a pair AN ASSORTMENT OF CHILD’S & MISSES’ SHOES 5 to 7% $1.00 a pair 8 to IO1/} $1.19 a pair 11 to 2 $1.29 a pair NEW LOCATION NEXT TO CRIEVE’S LUNCH | How the Whole World Went Astray on a Great, Vital Truth “Odd, I never heard that before,” you hear people saying after this lecture. “It’s a real revelation,” says another. It IS A REAL REVELATION Highly Interesting. One of the Best Lectiires of All, to be given •ria Leavitt’s Theatre, Exeter WOICE OF PROPHECY'--LOGAN € HOUSER •to ■A trip through the Niagara Pen­ insula during Blossom Week, crowning of the Blossom Queen by Hon. P. M. Dewan, Ontario Minis­ ter of Agriculture; a trip through one of the largest industrial plants where war munitions are being ' made; a visit 'to the Jarvis Bombing and Gunnery Airport, and witness­ ing the presentation of “wings” to. a group of fliers, together with sev­ eral banquets were among the high­ lights that were crowded in at the' two-day convention of the Ontario- Quebec division of tlie Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association which met at Hamilton Friday and Saturday of last week^ The editor of the Times-Advo- cate, together with Mrs. Southcott,. Robert and Florence, were among the 125 members attending the con­ vention, which met at the Royal Connaught Hotels The morning. sessions were taken up with the" discussion of .problems pertaining to the weekly newspaper field. At noon Friday the ladies were entertained to luncheon at the Ham­ ilton Golf and Country Club as guests ducts, tained guests I Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman, of Lucan, and Mr, and Mrs. Willard Garrett, of Granton, called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coates on Sunday. Mrs, J. R. Palin, of Toronto, and Mrs. McGilp returned to Exeter on Sunday after spending last week in Forest. Mrs. Arthur Davis has returned home after spending several weeks with hex* daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wells, in Lon­ don.' Mr. and Mrs, Harold Murray and family of Centralia and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Jeffery and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, George Hay. Mrs. Wm. Cowhig and Miss Eva Copeland, of Albany, spending 2 weeks parents, Mr. and mons. Mr. and Mrs. and family, and Mrs. Chester Cor­ nish spent Sunday with Mrs. Kers- lake’s another, Mrs. Lyons, of Lon- desboro. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mousso and Marion .have returned to ’their* home in St. Catharines after vis­ iting for a week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Evelyn Broderick, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Eacrett, who have spent the winter in Florida, are visiting for a icouple of weeks with Mr, and Mrs. B. W, F. Bea­ vers before returning to their home in Woodstock. Miss Lorraine Dobbs, of Cen­ tralia, and Mr. Clifton Brock, of Exeter, motored to Simcoe and Port Dover on Sunday and also called on the former’s brother, Mr. Clyne Dobbs, of Norwich. N,Y., are with the former’s Mrs, Wes. Sim- Arthur Kerslake Final Notice re FLOWERS FOR EXETER CEMETERY Lot owners desiring a flower­ bed this year please; see the care­ taker not later than May 15th. All flowers must be paid for in advance. K. G. CLARKE, Caretaker RED CROSS NEWS A general meeting of all the Units of the Exeter Red Cross Branch will be held at Elimville on Monday afternoon, May 26th, a^ three o'clock. The list of articles received for shipment on May 9th is as follows; 245 pairs socks, 21 V-neck sweaters, 12 turtle-neck sweaters, 23 scarves, 26 helmets, 17 pairs two-way mitts, 4 pairs rifle mitts, 24 plain mitts, 23 pairs seaman’s boots, 5 pairs seaman’s stockings, 7»8 wash cloths, 20 handkerchiefs, 7 crib quilts, 64 large quilts, 1 pair wool blankets, 1 shawl, 21 boy’s shirts, 10 boys’ shorts, 5 blazers, 4 dresses, 10 pina­ fore dresses, 8 coats, 4 blouses, 18 pairs pyjamas, 2 year size; 13 night­ ies, 2 year size; 7 layettes, (217 articles) and 70 other articles of refugee clothing. L. F. Howey, Sec. ‘ THAMES ROAD A.C. Harry Anderson, in training as a pilot, is spending two weeks’ leave with his relatives in the neigh­ borhood. He is through with his training at Crumlin and reports to Camp Borden for the next stage of his training. The Lumley School section has purchased a piece of ground from Mr, Fred Ellerington to enlarge the school grounds. A small edition of the old-fash- ipned barn raising was held at Mr, C. Cann’s last Friday, when he raised a framed driving shed as­ sisted by about 12 of his neighbors. Mr. Arthur Gardiner ’■* hafe been making a big improvement around the Thames Road Church assisted by several othei* members. The fence has been removed, trees and shrubs planted, and the grounds levelled and seeded. When the work is completed the church will be a‘ beauty spot, both inside and out. of of of and Mrs. Harry of Kirk ton, were the home of Mr. and family, visitors at Parkinson. Grafton Squirfe, of Kitchen- WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY We, the undersigned mex^cbants of the Village of Exeter, agree to close our places of business Wednesday at twelve o'clock beginning Wednesday, May and July, C. G. R. G. V. every noon, 28 th, June,during the months of August and September, Tan ton M. Armstrong N. Rowe F, Skinner and R. E. Russell G. Essery Chainway Store J, A. Traquair Jas. P. Bowey B. W. F. Reavers Jones & May *> R. G. Seldon Jos. Senior Grigg Stationery Canada Packers C. Fairbairn •E. R. Hopper River’s Meat Market A. E. Wuerth E. Lindenfield Swift Canadian Co, Southcott Bros. F. W. Gladman G. A. Hawkins Exeter Ladies’ Wear H. S. Walter F. G. Wright Zurbrigg Optical Parlors W. W. Taman 'Jas. Lawson ■S. B, Taylor Exeter Creamery . TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN COURT OF REVISION theNotice is hereby given tha: Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll of the Township of Stephen fol' the year T9 41 will hold its first meeting in the Tbwnship Hall in Crediton on Monday, the 26 th day of May, 1941, at one o’clock p.m* HERBERT K. EILBER, Township Clerk, Crediton, Dated at Crediton, this 6th day of May, Jli9 41 AUCTION SALE Ont. 8-3t Fleece Wool Prices # * ♦ »..28c ...25c ...24c *.24% ’ Coarse ......---- Medium Staple Low Medium Staple .... Low Staple ., , Black, Seedy, Burry and Cptts 14c Prices delivered, EXETER Wool subject to grade ♦ ♦ • Canada Packers Ltd. EXETER Phone 256 In NOTICE A special meeting of the _ mem­ bers of The Hay Township Farmers’- Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on. Saturday, the l\7th of May, 1941, at 8 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of: considering a resolution passed at the recent Convention of the Mutual Fire Underwriters’ Association re­ commending that each Farmers’- Mutual Company contribute 3 per cent of its surplus as at the 31st of December, 194’0, to a fund to be known as the BRITISH AID FUND,, which is to be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Hon, Winston Churchill-,, to be used at his discre­ tion for repairing war damage to- farms and villages of Great Britain, or for any other purpose. And fur­ ther to authorize the Board of Dir­ ectors to take such action in the matter as the meeting may desig­ nate. ,** HENRY C. BEAVER, Pres, HERBERT K. EILBER, Sec.. Dated at Crediton, May 6th, 1941 8-2t, of the Appleford Paper Pro­ while the men were enter- at the Tamahaac Club as _____ of the Hamilton Spectator. The Tamahaac Club is situated on the highest part of the mountain and commands a wonderful view out over the beautiful valley below. Fol­ lowing the luncheon a visit was made to one of the industi’ial plants manufacturing an anti-aircraft gun. Following the Visit to the factory there was a drive through the blos- som. section of the peninsula. At 7 p.m. a banquet was held at Which Hon. Angus Macdonald, Min­ ister of National Defence, was the guest speaker, his address being broadcast over a Canadian network. Judging of the Blossom Queen and the final •crowning of “Miss Hamilton”, by Hon. Mr, Dewan brought the evening to a close. On Saturday morning the ladies enjoyed a trip through large knitting factories, the party were again luncheon at the Royal Prizes and trophies were distribut­ ed for the best newspapers and for job work turned out by the smaller offices. Mr.' RuSsei T, Kelly, of Hamilton, head of the ad­ vertising agency of the same name, who Was responsible for much of the success of the convention, was the speaker1. Following the luncheon a visit Was made to the Jarvis Airport, When we arrived the presentation of “wings" was being made to a class of graduates and we witnessed this important ceremony and the march past the reviewing stnd. We were taken to the runways whore the fliers were taking off on a bombing and gunnery practice, while other planes were coming a continual coming weather being Ideal our way home we PHILIP H. DOYLE DIES IN TORONTO The death occurred at'.his home In Toronto Monday night of Phil­ ip M. Doyle, well knoWn in Western Ontario as a livestock buyer'.’ He had been ill for only a few weeks. Mr. Doyle was born in McGilliv­ ray Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle. He was educated in. that townsh-ip and in London. For.some years he lived ill London, later moving to Toronto. Death resulted from a heart at­ tack. , " Mr. Doyle leaves _ his widow, Mrs. Jean Foster Doyle, and three children, John, Donald and Jane, living in Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Mai;y Coughlin , and Miss Annie Doyle, of London, and three bro­ thers? Peter, of McGillivray Town­ ship; Bert, of Exeter; and James, of Vancouver. One brother, Mat­ thew T. Doyle, died in London last December, while .another brother. Michael Doyle, died in Toronto less than a'Vear ago. The funeral will be held Thurs­ day morning with a requiem high mass at 10 o’clock at St. Claire’s Church, Toronto. Interment will be in that city. WHALEN Mr. and Mrs. Alymer Morley, Brantford were Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs. E, Squire. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Docking, Munro, and Mr. White recent Frank Mr. er, was a week-end visitor at his home. Mr. and' Mrs. Thos. Gunning, of Granton, spent Monday at the home of E. Foster. . At the Mother’s Day service in the United Church, Mrs. L. Eedy was the special speaker. Mr, and Mrs. Russell Brock and family of Kirkton visited on Sun­ day with Mr, and’ Mrs. Wm. Morley. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Arndt, of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Miss Bessie Good, of Dearborn, Mich., visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. French. Miss Jean Morley was a week-end visitor of Miss Laura Dixon Brinsley. GREENWAY of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Pym and family, of Thed- and Mrs. Jas. Wellman, and Robert of Port Huron KIPPEN one of the At noon guests at Connaught in. There Was and going, the for flying. On stopped off at of the ESTATE OF THE LATE RICHARD SILLERY on SATURDAY, MAY 17th at one o’clock on LOT 25, CON. 9, HIBBERT consisting of FARMS AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Also 1937 Plymouth Sedan Car FARMS—100 acres, lot 25, con, 9, Hibbert; brick house, bank*barn, drive shed, Hydro installed through­ out, Everything is in first class ■condition. Four acres of young or? chard, 4 acres bush. • * Also £0 acres, frame house, bank barn and drive Terms made sale. Property reserve bid Chattels—Cash Chattels consist of farm tools and complete line of household effects. HAROLD JACKSON, Auctioneer MARIE SILLERY, WILLIAMENE LUPTOM, Executors auction. 1941 ONT. shed.* known on day of sold subject to a AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS The undersigned has received in­ structions to sell by public on THURSDAY, MAY 15th, at 1.30 o’clock on WILLIAM ST., EXETER, the" following: Parlor suite, dining-room table,. 6 dining-room chairs, sideboard,, hall rack, settee, piano, victrola,. carpet, 14 -(ft. by 11 ft. 9 in.; lino­ leum rug, sewing machine, 3'beds,. 8 mattresses, ,3 springs, 3 dressers,. 3 commodes, kitchen table, 8 chairs, 2 rocking chairs, number of pic­ tures, electric stove, 3 plates and* oven; coal oil heater, 6 pairs cur­ tains, number of pillows, 2 feather* mattresses, number of cushions, lin­ ens, bedding, dinner and tea set,. 1100 pieces; 3 rugs (linoleum); quantity of oil cloth, quantity of sealers, kitchen and garden uten­ sils, quantity of other things too. numerous to mention. , TERMS—CASH ELIZABETH TAYLOR, Prop.. FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer AUCTION SALE of REAL ESTATE AND CHATTELS Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons and Harold visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Car­ ter, of Clandeboye. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowden, of near Centralia, visited on Sunday at the home of Mrs. H. Ricker. Mr. and Mrs. Stackhouse, of Lon­ don, visited over the week-end at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques ahd Dorothy spent the week-end at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jaques, of Elimville? Mr. and Mrs. W. McBride and family, of Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Beattie, of Varna, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McBride. Miss Doris Alexander, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Alexander. The many friends of Mr. John McMurtrie will be pleased to learn he returned to the home of his brother, Mr. and trie, on Sunday, epnt operation in pital, London. The Y.P.S. of the united Church are' holding their annual anniver­ sary oA Sunday next, May l)8th, at eleven a.m., and seven-thirty p.ftb The guest speaker at the both ser­ vices will be the Rev. Bdacpm of Grand Bend, Special music will be furnished by the choir. The guest soloist will he Mr. D. Gill of^Grdhd Bend, A number „of the ladies of the W.M.& and the W.A„ of the United Church were guests of the Bruce- The W.A. of the' United Church are planning for their strawberry festival on June 18th. Further par­ ticulars later. Mr. J. B. Nichol, of Hamilton, spent the week-end . with friends here. ’ Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Bullock were Miss Evelyn Bul­ lock, of Woodham, Miss Mary Bul­ lock of Mervyn ford. Mr. Marilyn visited on Sunday with relatives. Miss Lillian Ulens, of Windsor, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. W. T. Ulens. Mrs. John Brown celebrated her eightieth birthday last Tuesday and Mr. Robert English his eightieth birthday last Saturday. Congratu­ lations. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hartle, of Thedford visited on Sunday with Mr. ■and Mrs. H. Hartle. Floyd Shank, of Goderich, the week-end with friends and Mrs. E. H. McPherson the Mrs. H. McMttr- following his re­ st, Joseph’s Eos- •Mr. spent here. Mr. and family of Toronto spen: week-end at their summer home here. Mr, and Mrs. Kleinfeld, of Credi­ ton, visited oh Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ervine Eggert and Freddie. Mrs, R."L. Sheppard, of London, moved her furniture here on Mon­ day and at present is living with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R, Eng­ lish. Mr of Parkhill London, visited on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Curts. The undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by pub­ lic auction, the real estate and house­ hold furnitui*e of the v AMELIA GRATTON ESTATE s at. GRAND BEND on SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1941 at 1.30 o’clock,,the following: REAL ESTATE—part Lot 1, Con­ cession Sauble, Township of Stephen, 1‘ acre of land, inofe or less, frame house. CHATTELS—Extension table, 2 leaf tables, 8 chairs, parlor suite, 4 rocking chairs, sink, cook stove, box stove, sideboard, 3 stands, 2 couches, 2 bedroom suites, linoleum, lamps, dishes and other articles. A quantity of wood, 10 hens. TERMS OF SALE—Chattels, cash. Terms of real estate made known on day of sale, CURTIS GRATTON, FERDINAND DESJARDINE, Executors norman Turnbull, clerk WM. H. SMITH, Crediton, Auct, NOTICE TO CREDITORS and Mrs. Kenneth Smithers, Miss Viola Curts, of with IN THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN MARGARET HOGARTH, Exeter, Ontario, Married Deceased. Creditors and others late of Woman, coke; SHIPKA Tbe following is a list of, the Red Cross work done,in this com­ munity during the winter months} 7 quilts, 4 quilt tops, 3 dresses and jumpers, 1' Infant’s nightie- and slip, 2 complete ’layettes, one don- ated/by the Home and School Club' 'and one by the Ladies* Aid. of socks and I turtle-neck 15 pairs sweater, Siffidoe to Shy “hello*' to Mr. and Auxiliary on Wednesday after­ Mrs, V. L. Roiiiston. I noon last.| nobn test witit&utBelt-denial is doing things—that you are hotter oft without anyway, having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the last day of June, 1941, after Which date the estate’s assets Will be distributed having^Regard only to claims that have then been, received, THE LOUDON AND . WESTERN TRUSTS COMPANY LTD,, and CONSTANCE A. AYLIN, Executors By JAMES A. MORRISON, . 110 Dundas St., f LdtidOhj Ont, their Solicitor herein. , TENDERS FOR GOAL AND Sealed tenders addressed Undersigned and endorsed “Tender* for Coal,” will be received until; 3 pan. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, May* 29, 1941, for the supply of coal and. coke for the Dominion Buildings throughout the Province of Ontario. Forms of tender with specifica- ■ tions and conditions attached can be* obtained from the Purchasing Agent, Department of Public Works,. Ottawa; and the Supervising Archi­ tect, 3 6 Adelaide St. East, Toronto, Ont. Tenders should be made on the* forms supplied by the Department and in accordance with, departmen­ tal specifications and conditions at­ tached thereto. When the amount of a tender ex­ ceeds the -sum of $5,000.>00—wheth­ er it be for one building only or more*—-the tenderers must attach to their fender a certified cheque oh» a chartered bank in payable to the order able the Minister of equal to 10 per cent of the tender, or Bearer Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or of the Canadian National Railway Com­ pany and Its constituent companies- unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Do­ minion of Canada) mentioned bonds and cheque, if required, to odd amount. The Department also right to demand from ful tenderer a security deposit, in. the form of a certified cheque or* bond as above, equal to 10 per cent of the amount of his bid, to guar­ antee the proper fulfilment of the* contract. By order, J. M, SOMERVILLE, Secretary , Department of Public Works, Ottawa April 29, 1941 to the* Canada, made1 of the Honoi*- Public Works,. Of the amount or the afore- a certified make up an reserves the any success-